Looks like "Boss Energy" is everywhere—and we’re talking about fashion. Womenswear trends are turning towards oversized blazers, pleated trousers, and chunky loafers. The memo is "soft power dressing.
" At Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, actor Bhumi Pednekar walked the runway for Amit Aggarwal. Bhumi effortlessly looked super chic in a crisp white silk shirt and tie, teamed with black, baggy trousers. But what we loved was the play of Benarasi brocade, used to make a corset, giving it a contemporary twist.
Talking about his collection, Aggarwal said, "This collection is about freedom—clothes that move with you, adapt to you, and evolve with your style. Fashion should be effortless yet expressive. These pieces are designed to be worn your way, mixed with what you already love, and styled to feel uniquely you.
" What is Soft Power Dressing? Nicolas Ghesquière mentioned the term "soft power" in his show notes for the S/S 25 Louis Vuitton collection. It read: "French fashion is a formidable soft power, radiating a tradition of savoir-faire, an art de vivre—a cultural singularity. Taken literally, soft power is also a fascinating oxymoron.
How to reconcile two antagonists, softness and power? Sartorial soft power can also be a striking back-and-forth between two contradictory yet harmonious opposites." During Bottega Veneta’s show in Milan, soft power dressing was witnessed when pantsuits were crafted with relaxed silhouettes—the ultimate feminine-meets-masculine style. A.
